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My oatmeal breakthrough makes breakfast so much happier
I started adding a pinch of salt to the water before cooking the oats. It brings out the flavor without needing extra sugar, and now I look forward to eating it each morning.
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lunawest8mo ago
Glad you found that trick, and @jaken28 nailed it with the salt advice.
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kellyjones5mo ago
Three months ago I put salt in my coffee instead of sugar by accident and it changed my life. @lunawest you're right about how these small tweaks fix things we thought we hated, oatmeal being a perfect example.
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ray_miller848mo ago
Isn't it AMAZING how such a small change can make oatmeal so much better? I started doing the same thing last year, and it completely changed my breakfast game. I used to drown my oats in honey, but now with just a pinch of salt, I can taste the actual oat flavor. Sometimes I add a dash of vanilla extract too, and it feels like I'm eating dessert for breakfast. My kids even like it now, which is a HUGE win in my book. Seriously, salt is a game-changer for plain foods.
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